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Sensations of Lyon & Provence 2026 - 8 Days

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From Nice to Lyon
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nice to Arles

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception
    • Welcome dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit
    • Provençal dinner hosted by chef Fabien Morreale
    • Leisure time in Arles

    Optional Activities

    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • Provençal Cosmetics Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Lavender Fields
    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont du Gard
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  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Provençal soap-making workshop
    • Visit to Chauvet Pont D'Arc (extra expense)
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  5. Day 5

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
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  6. Day 6

    Macon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
  7. Day 7

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon with cheese tasting
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviére
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  8. Day 8

    Lyon to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Farewell reception and dinner
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Number of tours

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